Robert and Patricia Rihel

December 2, 2012 12:01 AM

December 2, 2012 12:01 AM

On Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, Robert and Patricia Rihel celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at Nunzi's Restaurant in Erie. Bob married the former Patricia Sementilli on Nov. 24, 1962, at St. Luke Catholic Church. The late Monsignor Robert Goodill performed the ceremony.

Bob served in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1964; he has worked as a diesel mechanic and truck driver, and he retired from the Barber National Institute where he was the fleet mechanic. Pat was a stay-at-home mom for many years, later working at St. James Rectory and the Erie School District. She retired from Penn State Behrend.

They enjoy family get-togethers, being at the lake with the "Lake People," boating, fishing and gardening. Bob surprised Pat with a special anniversary trip scheduled for March 2013. They will be traveling to Italy, the birthplace of Pat's father.

We all love and admire you both. Enjoy your travels and may you be blessed with continued love, good health and happiness.